Public History
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public History at the University of Mobile provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a career in historical interpretation, historic and archival preservation, and museum work.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Public History
This program uniquely combines traditional history courses with marketing, public relations and organizational communications. Students also gain real-world, hands-on experience in an internship designed to enhance each student’s career readiness.
Some characteristics of professionals in the field of public history include leadership ability, collaborative and teamwork skills, critical thinking skills, an aptitude for technology and excellent communication skills.
All Programs
- Public History
Public History Major for All Tracks
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- Core Courses
- Core Courses
- Major Courses
| Core Courses |
|---|
| Effective English |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| Laboratory Science |
| Mathematics General |
| General Education Electives |
| Major Courses |
|---|
| HI 101 and HI 102 or HI 103 and HI 104 |
| HI 101 Western Civilization |
| HI 102 Western Civilization |
| Or |
| HI 103 World History |
| HI 104 World History |
| Along with the following two courses: |
| HI 201 History of The United States |
| HI 202 History of The United States |
| Professional Component - SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: |
| COM 323 Organizational Communication and Leadership |
| COM 335 Principles of Public Relations |
| MKT 311 Principles of Marketing |
| Upper-Division Required Courses |
| HI 342 Introduction to Public History |
| HI 406 Alabama History |
| HI 411 Philosophy and Methods of History |
| HI 426 Public History Internship |
| Upper-Division Electives |
| Two 300-400 level History courses, one must be non-U.S. History |
| Additional |
| The BA degree requires two years (twelve hours) of the same World Language. This option is recommended for students planning to pursue graduate study. In order to graduate with a bachelor degree, students must meet all graduation requirements listed in the academic information section of this catalog. |
Program Benefits
- Learn to collect and analyze historical information
- Understand how museums, parks and libraries tell the stories of the past
- Experience the rich and varied history of the larger Mobile community
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Museum Operations
Information Management
Historic Preservation
Graduate Study
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